adj.多刺的，棘手的，麻烦的，引起争议的，有刺的

原形：thorny比较级：thornier最高级：thorniest

It is essential that you tackle this thorny problem.
你们很有必要处理这个棘手问题。
More recently, she has had to contend with thorny personnel issues.
最近，她已经不得不参加棘手的个人事件。
This is a thorny problem for your team to solve.
这是一个你们队要解决的棘手难题。
The rose bush was covered in thorny stems, making it difficult to pick the flowers without getting pricked.
这株玫瑰布满了带刺的茎，使得摘花时很难不被刺伤。
The path to success is often thorny, filled with obstacles and setbacks.
通往成功的道路常常布满荆棘，充满了障碍和挫折。
The politician found himself entangled in a thorny issue regarding immigration policies.
这位政治家发现自己卷入了关于移民政策的棘手问题中。
The negotiations between the two countries were thorny due to their long-standing disputes.
由于长期存在的争端，两国之间的谈判非常艰难。
The thorny hedge provided an effective barrier against intruders.
那道多刺的篱笆为阻挡入侵者提供了一个有效的屏障。
Solving the company's financial crisis proved to be a thorny problem for the new CEO.
解决公司的财务危机对新上任的CEO来说是一个棘手的问题。
The thorny question of how to allocate resources fairly was raised during the meeting.
会议期间提出了如何公平分配资源这个棘手的问题。
The thorny branches of the blackberry bush scratched my arms as I tried to reach the fruit.
当我试图够到黑莓时，那些多刺的枝条划破了我的手臂。
Tackling climate change remains a thorny challenge for global leaders.
应对气候变化仍然是全球领导人面临的一个棘手挑战。
The detective had to navigate through a thorny web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth.
侦探不得不穿越一个充满谎言和欺骗的棘手网络，以揭露真相。